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August 21, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota, Erin Drew
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continue the hearing on double poles to the September 25th meeting
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to continue the hearing on double poles to the September 25th meeting. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to continue the hearing on double poles to the September 25th meeting. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
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“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the underground conduit petition #301753833 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the underground conduit petition #301753833 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the underground conduit petition #301753833 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
LICENSES
Approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license request from Al Riccio of the American Legion as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license request from Al Riccio of the American Legion as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license request from Al Riccio of the American Legion as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve two one day all alcoholic beverages licenses for St. John the Evangelist Church on September 22nd and September 24th as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve two one day all alcoholic beverages licenses for St. John the Evangelist Church on September 22nd and September 24th as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve two one day all alcoholic beverages licenses for St. John the Evangelist Church on September 22nd and September 24th as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
APPROVAL OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE FIREFIGHTER'S UNION
Approve the memorandum of agreement by and between the Town of Chelmsford and the Chelmsford Firefighters' union Local 7839 successor collective bargaining for the period July 1, 222 through June...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the memorandum of agreement by and between the Town of Chelmsford and the Chelmsford Firefighters' union Local 7839 successor collective bargaining for the period July 1, 222 through June 30, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the memorandum of agreement by and between the Town of Chelmsford and the Chelmsford Firefighters' union Local 7839 successor collective bargaining for the period July 1, 222 through June 30, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
TOWN ACCOUNTANT DARLENE LUSSIER
Rate the Town Accountant as consistently exceeding expected level of performance
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to rate the Town Accountant as consistently exceeding expected level of performance. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to rate the Town Accountant as consistently exceeding expected level of performance. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
TOWN MANAGER PAUL COHEN
Provide an overall rating of 4.0 for the Town Manager
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to provide an overall rating of 4.0 for the Town Manager. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to provide an overall rating of 4.0 for the Town Manager. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
APPOINTMENTS
Approve the appointment of Christoper Thornton to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the appointment of Christoper Thornton to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the appointment of Christoper Thornton to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Approve the Town Manager's appointments of David Foley and Lindsey Sieber to the Recycling Committee each for unexpired three-year terms to expire June 30, 2024
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointments of David Foley and Lindsey Sieber to the Recycling Committee each for unexpired three-year terms to expire June 30, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's appointments of David Foley and Lindsey Sieber to the Recycling Committee each for unexpired three-year terms to expire June 30, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION NOT TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:29PM, not to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation a) regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; and...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:29PM, not to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation a) regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; and b) Ledge Road commercial truck traffic; and c) and to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Acountant and Town Manager and to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Accountant and Town Manager pursuant to G.L. c30A, Section 21(a)(2). Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Chair Carota - aye. Vice Chair Wojtas - aye. Board Member Timmins - aye. Board Member Dixon - aye. Board Member Drew - aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:29PM, not to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation a) regarding North Chelmsford Water District PFAS claim; and b) Ledge Road commercial truck traffic; and c) and to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Acountant and Town Manager and to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Accountant and Town Manager pursuant to G.L. c30A, Section 21(a)(2). Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Chair Carota - aye. Vice Chair Wojtas - aye. Board Member Timmins - aye. Board Member Dixon - aye. Board Member Drew - aye. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
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